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Bookmark or Share- How to Plant, Grow and Care For Iris Flowers - Epic GardeningIrises have beautiful blooms and come in several different classifications. Iris varieties range in height from 6 inches to 4 feet. These perennials bloom in a multitude of colors with shades of yellow, purple, and white being the most common. Some irises bloom in colors so dark that the flowers appear black.They have a light, sweet scent that’s similar to the violet’s, and darker hued ...
- Irises: Flower Types, Plant Varieties, How To Grow and CareOf the three flower types, bearded irises are perhaps the most popular because they are easy to grow and floriferous. Flowers can be red, pink, blue, purple, white, brown, or black. The term “bearded” refers to the series of soft hairs arranged in a linear form on each of the falls (4).
- How to Care for Irises - Iris Growing Tips - Country LivingUse a sharp knife or garden pruners to cut take off the entire stalk at the base, all the way down to the rhizome, says White. Do not cut off the leaves, which still are making food. But in late fall after a frost, cut back the leaf fans of bearded irises with scissors or a knife to about 2 to 4 inches above ground.
- Care – American Iris SocietyBearded irises will thrive in most well drained soils. If you have heavy soil, adding humus – compost – or other organic material – will improve drainage. Gypsum is an excellent soil conditioner that can improve most clay soils. The ideal pH for irises is 6.8 (slightly acidic) but irises are quite tolerant of less-than-perfect soils.
- irisesThe American Iris Society is a nonprofit institution incorporated February 2, 1927, in the County of Philadelphia, State of Pennsylvania. By the terms of the Charter, the Corporation has no stockholders and exists for the sole purpose of promoting the culture and improvement of the Iris. AIS supports many exciting programs that need your help.
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